Here are some photos of my Tamiya Do-335A that I am building for Wing_Nut’s “Once They Were Warriors” GB. The colors are quite vivid, to replicate the actual colors as seen on the NASM’s display aircraft. It was difficult not to use my normal weathering techniques as the aircraft I am replicating is about as pristine as they come. The painting is done, and she just needs to bake for a while before the clear and decals.
Very nice work, my friend! The splinter camo looks quite labor-intensive, but you pulled it off nicely. Can’t wait to see this one when it’s finished. [tup]
great work on a great kit, Frank. THis should be a gem when you’re done.
Looks good so far Frank. Keep us posted.
Regards, Rick
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Mike, Mucker, Rick and Dave-
Thanks fellas! I appreciate the feedback.
I finished putting on the decals a couple of days ago, and sealed them with some PollyScale satin clear last night. I used Mr. Mark Softer on the kit decals, and though it really helped them to snuggle down it also really shrinks them! A couple of them needed to be poked in spots and the softer solution opened those up into gaping holes in the decals. Not a fault of the stuff, I just need to be more careful with it and use it SPARINGLY, instead of gloping it on like Micro Sol. Now I just need to attach all of the fiddely bits and finish the display base.
Looking real good, Frank. I’m amazed at how large the 335 is, considering it’s a 1-man fighter.
Thanks Mucker! I agree, it is extremely large for a single crew aircraft. I wonder what it was like to fly.
Very nice work Frank, I hope mine turns out half as good. Thats the same camo as im hoping to do. Top work fella [tup]
…Guy
Thanks Guy! I have seen your work, and I think yours will look even better! Especially with all of the resin.
Today, I am working on installing the gear and doors. Word of caution-
BE VERY CAREFUL INSTALLING THE DOOR STRUTS ON THE MAIN GEAR DOORS!
Remember that scene from “Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man’s Chest”? Where Will has to get the key from Davy Jones by using a pencil in his teeth and such? I think I looked like that about a half hour ago. Trying to hold the freshly glued inner doors in place while carefully squeezing the fragile struts while being careful not to get glue all over the place. [sigh]
Anyway, it works but is NOT easy!
I finished it today! Must admit, it felt awfully strange not weathering the beast. Which, I must admit, is one of my favorite parts of a build. But alas, this is how she appears at the NASM so that is how I modeled it.
Here is what I used/did:
Paint is Gunze on the bottom and MM enamels on top. OOB except for tape seatbelts. Swastikas from Eagle Strike sheet as the kit ones were different than what I needed.
Wow this looks familar [:-^] Anyway looks good. I like the fact that you posted the pic of the real thing. Keeps the rivit counters away [#toast]
Thanks Dave! [;)] It looks SO pristine parked next to my other war-weary 'birds in the case!
Awesome Frank. Mine is V P G H as well. So when thats done We will have the weathered version too lol.
Dont you just get the hankering to get the Tamiya Smoke out…Go on just a little puff down the sides. Marc wont mind [}:)]
…Guy
Are you listening Marc?[:-^][;)]
She looks great, Frank. I like how you’ve tried to replicate a specific photo/aircraft…and you’ve done it quite well. I know you like to weather (so do I), but what you’ve built is very effective as is.
Great looking Pfeil!
Thank you Mucker! I really appreciate the kind words! [:D]
Nicely done, buddy! You definitely nailed the restored look of the one in the photo. [tup]
Looks awesome!